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Al Crombie spoke with The Herald Sun chief football writer Dave Davutovic about the Socceroos' draw during the week against reigning world champions Germany. They then previewed all the big matches this round in the A-League with Melbourne Victory facing Central Coast without a lot of their national representatives and Perth Glory against the Wanderers who are off the bottom of the ladder. Guardian journalist Jack Kerr then joined Al live from Germany for a talk about the German reaction to the impressive Socceroos.

Andrew Mayes and the Herald Sun's Dave Davutovic spoke to newly-appointed Pararoos coach Kai Lammert about his new role. They then combed over all the news and results from the weekend's A-League clashes before finally, Damian Lovelock, 'the Football Philosopher' gave us his thoughts on Sydney FC's run as well as taking a look at the Premier League title race.

Andrew Mayes previewed all this weekend's A-league action with Herald Sun chief football writer Dave Davutovic. He then spoke to Grandstand's Francis Leach about the news SBS may be pulling its football coverage as well as talk of further expansion for the A-League.

Andrew Mayes and Dave Davutovic, chief football writer at The Herald Sun, wrapped all the action and talking points from the weekend's A-League. Damian Lovelock 'The Football Philosopher' then gave us his take on Sydney FC's thrilling win as well as his thoughts on Wellington's rise to the top of the ladder before finally, the boys spoke to Sydney FC's Mickael Tavares to get his thoughts on the Sky Blues' great run towards the finals.

A quarter of a century after the Hillsborough disaster involving fans of the English soccer club Liverpool, the man in charge of policing at the match has admitted lying about the events of the day and apologized unreservedly to relatives of the 96 victims. David Duckenfield told an inquest into the tragedy he gave the crucial order to open a gate that saw fans surge onto already crowded terraces and lead to the fateful crush. Until now the former Chief Superintendent has claimed unruly fans forced open the barrier.

Joe Sullivan started by recapping round 20 of the A-League season with The Herald Sun’s Chief Football Writer Dave Davutovic. Next, Joe spoke with the former coach of the Pararoos, Australia’s national paralympic football team, Paul Brown. Last year the team had vital funding cut and along with it the chance to compete at the World Championships and Paralympics. But it now appears as if that may soon be reversed. Joe also spoke with Melbourne City midfielder Massimo Murdocca about joining the 200 A-League club, his time playing under Ange Postecoglou at the Brisbane Roar and now where he wants to take Melbourne City. And finally, Joe spoke with the Football Philosopher himself, Damien Lovelock, who got himself into a bit of car trouble.

Al Crombie spoke with the Herald Sun's chief football writer Dave Davutovic about the Brisbane Roar finally breaking their Asian Champions League hoodoo during the week while the Wanderers could not topple Guangzhou Evergrande at home. They then previewed all the big matches this round including Adelaide and Wellington, a crucial match-up in the context of the top four who are fighting for the league. Coach of the Wellington Phoenix, Ernie Merrick also joined Al to discuss his new contract and the resurgence of the Phoenix this season which has seen them sneak up to sit just three points behind league leaders Perth Glory.

As Sepp Blatter seeks a fifth term in the most powerful position in world sport as boss of FIFA, one of his long time allies has told AM that only Blatter can reform the way the sport is currently governed. FIFA has been accused of allowing corruption to flourish within its Executive Committee and long time Asian football official, Peter Velappan, argues that Sepp Blatter can redeem himself by personally taking charge of the reform process.

Al Crombie spoke with Dave Davutovic, chief football writer at the Herald Sun about the amazing success again of the Western Sydney Wanderers in Asia and had an in depth chat about Melbourne City’s new facilities and whether they can help push the club along. Former Socceroos Captain Paul Wade also joined Al for a reflection on the wonderful career of retired Socceroo Mark Bresciano and spoke about FIFA proposing that the Qatar World Cup be moved to the European winter.

In an unprecedented move, the Qatar 2022 soccer World Cup will be held in November and December and not in the traditional mid-year timeframe. The recommendation has been made by a FIFA taskforce, ahead of an executive meeting next month. European clubs say they'll be demanding compensation for the disruption to their leagues.

Matt Hill and Dave Davutovic, chief football writer at the Herald-Sun discussed all the results and news from the weekend's A-League fixtures. Francis Leach then previewed this week's Champions League fixtures before Damien Lovelock, the "football philosopher" gave his unique take on the weekend's action as well as discussing working closely with Sydney FC's marquee signing Marc Janko.

The English soccer club Chelsea has strongly condemned the actions of a group of fans who were caught on video pushing a black man off a Paris metro train and chanting racist slogans. The club says it will consider imposing bans on the fans if they are found to be club members. French police are investigating the incident, described by the British Prime Minister David Cameron as extremely disturbing.

Andrew Mayes welcomed Dave Davutovic, chief football writer with the Herald-Sun into the studio to wrap all the weekend action from the A-League. Damian Lovelock 'The Football Philosopher' then gave us his thoughts on who's hot and who's not in the A-League, who's looking like real finals contenders as well as his thoughts on Melbourne City's coach John van't Schip as his side tries to make a mark in 2015.

Dan Lonergan spoke to the Herald Sun's chief football writer Dave Davutovic to get his thoughts on this weekend’s A-League clashes as well as all the off-the-field news as well. He then spoke to Brisbane Roar midfielder Luke Brattan ahead of their clash against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

Dan Lonergan welcomed Dave Davutovic, chief football writer at the Herald-Sun into the studio to wrap a fascinating weekend of A-League. Francis Leach then joined the boys to discuss the complexities of the bidding process surrounding the upcoming FIFA Presidential elections and who is the running to try and oust Sepp Blatter. Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick then spoke about the team's loss to the Wanderers yesterday as well as how his squad has matured under his tenure. Finally, Damian Lovelock 'The Football Philosopher' gave us his unique view on the weekend's A-League action as well as the continued rise of Southampton in the EPL.

Dan Lonergan spoke to Grandstand's Aaron Kearney in Newcastle to get the latest on another tough week for the Jets as well as previewing this weekend's A-league fixtures. He then spoke to Melbourne City’s assistant coach Luciano Trani about their recent run of good form ahead of their massive derby against the Melbourne Victory on Saturday night at Docklands.

Well it is an Asian Cup feast on this week's Top of the League, no offence A-League! Chief football writer for the Herald Sun Dave Davutovic gave us his take on how the match played out, which players stood up and how the fame was won. Grandstand commentator Paul Wade, despite suffering post Cup syndrome, also waxed lyrical about the effort as well as discussing the benefits of the tournament in general. Francis Leach then spoke to Dan about the atmosphere at the stadium and how the event stacked up against other iconic moments in Australian sporting history as well as how Australia now sits in its chances of hosting a World Cup before finally, Damian Lovelock 'The Football Philosopher' discussed the highs and lows of the tournament as well as the legacy this will leave on Australian football.